Boston POTN Meet

[Scottes]

Hey it was kinda weird seeing B in the day time, every time we go out and shoot it is at night :lol:
Yeah, I lost $20 because it turns out he's not a vampire. :-(

[donlavange]

Did anybody happen to get a decent shot of the Cisne Branco (the Brazilian ship) with sails up? I know that Jamie and Josh wanted to send a pic to their father. All the ones I have of her are quite mediocre - but then again she didn't put much sail up that I ever saw, even on the way back.

I have an image of the Cisne Branco that is not framed badly but I cannot do anything with the color (Bland). In addition I imported it into lightroom and it added sharpening which looks OK in Lightroom, but when I look at it in CS3 it looks like it was sharpened with a razor blade,

I can email it to you, and you can see if you want it, if not deep six it. PM me your email if you want to look at it.

[Scottes]

I just talked to Jamie and showed him all the pics. He is definitely appreciating all the great shots, and the offers of shots of the Brazilian ship.

They had a great time, too, and have already been thinking about things to do to get us out there again. The air show is a definite - if anyone hears about another air show in RI make sure you let everyone know! They also discussed a "tour" of Narraganset Bay, the Providence skyline, a Newport Mansions tour from the sea, drop-off on Prudence Island for some birding.... If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

[donlavange]

I have been out many times in Narraganset Bay. But something focussed (no pun intended) could be interesting. An island visit to an place with a lot of wildlife would be tempting.

As long as I can bring my black velvet cape to hide from the light! LOL

[symbolphoto]

Just a heads up for those that are going to be around... the day BEFORE, sadly, the constitution will be passing castle island in south boston from 10am to noon. Why couldn't this be on OUR day! dammit...

[CyberDyneSystems]

Ask them if they can get us landed on Gould Island where the Ibis rookery is ;)
( I think we will need a permit though )

I just talked to Jamie and showed him all the pics. He is definitely appreciating all the great shots, and the offers of shots of the Brazilian ship.

They had a great time, too, and have already been thinking about things to do to get us out there again. The air show is a definite - if anyone hears about another air show in RI make sure you let everyone know! They also discussed a "tour" of Narraganset Bay, the Providence skyline, a Newport Mansions tour from the sea, drop-off on Prudence Island for some birding.... If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

[Scottes]

SO CDS, did your Mark III focus on any of the ships?

Gould Island? Ibis Rookery? I'm in!!

[symbolphoto]

Speaking of rookery... Snir, feel free to fill in the blanks...

[HoRnYTuRbO]

whats next on the list??

[Scottes]

My latest idea is: Mount Washington by SnowCat, in November.

OK, another possible idea: Rent a 15-person van and drive the Kancamagus Highway making all the stops. Probably best in October for foliage, but then there's a bunch of tourists around...

Heck, how about "easy waterfalls of New Hampshire" - again with a 15-person van, we could probably hit 6 or 8 waterfalls that are all within 5 or 10 minutes of the road. And there'd be other stuff to see, too. It would be a long day - the first waterfall is probably 2.5 hours north of Boston....

There's the "Cape Ann" tour around Manchester, Gloucester, and Rockport. I posted a map of it a while back in this thread.... Lotsa cool places to stop.


I'm running out of ideas....

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Heck, how about "easy waterfalls of New Hampshire" - again with a 15-person van, we could probably hit 6 or 8 waterfalls that are all within 5 or 10 minutes of the road. And there'd be other stuff to see, too. It would be a long day - the first waterfall is probably 2.5 hours north of Boston....



waterfalls would be pretty cool, im def down for that

[Scottes]

waterfalls would be pretty cool, im def down for that
Hmmmm... Up 95 to 4 to 16, stop at Mt Chocoro then into North Conway & Echo Lake. Over to Diana's Baths and then Jackson Falls. Up to the Glen Ellis falls and view of Mt Washington. Back down 16 to 302 with plenty of stops in the Crawford Notch including 1 or 2 waterfalls and a few other worthwhile stops. Back down 302 to 112 (Kancamagus Trail) stopping at the rapids, the next falls up(small one) then Sabbaday Falls. Then to the end of 112 to 93 and home.

I think we could manage at least 6, if not 8 waterfalls, and at least 4-10 scenic stops. I'll have to check my mapping software at home - I've got plenty of spots mapped out in the White Mountains.

Long day though.

[GMACK24]

How bout just a walking tour of Boston ? or a walking ""Parking Garage Tour""

We can hit all of the Major Raised Parking Garages in the city for the best arial views of the City as we can get ?

OR do the Freedom trail in the Fall ? or has this been done before. If it has been done my bad . . .

Just throwing out some ideas.

Last idea. A Night time Shoot in either South Boston @ the Children's Museum Perhaps then walk to the Moakley Courthouse then end up near Gillette ? or do the other side.
The BU Bridge / Mass Ave Bridge. or the third option East Boston.

Again Just spitting out ideas.
Thanks again for organizing the BHC ! so much fun and still sorting through my 700+ Shots... UGH ! ha ha ha

[Scottes]

How bout just a walking tour of Boston ? or a walking ""Parking Garage Tour""
Those are SO "been there, done that."
:-)

Just teasing. I'm always up for a Boston Shoot, but I don't think that I ever want to do a walking tour again. That was painful. We've already hit - we think - every possible garage with a view. And I could do it again, for sure.

For now though, day shoots are tough for me - too hot (which means hazy and we now know what that's like) and I usually go to my "summer house" on nice weekends. And too many tourists! Unless you wanted to do a Sunday at dawn - that will give you 3-4 hours before the city gets too crowded.

I'd rather wait until October or November for Boston, personally. Cooler, clearer, less crowded. Granted, you miss things like the Public Gardens in full bloom.

[symbolphoto]

You ever find the best scenery EVER, and the sunset is just right, the low tide is just right and the clouds are just right. You drive 30 minutes to get there at just the RIGHT moment... and






Forget your mother effing CF Cards!

[Scottes]

Forget your mother effing CF Cards!
OUCH!!

[Becca]

My latest idea is: Mount Washington by SnowCat, in November.

OK, another possible idea: Rent a 15-person van and drive the Kancamagus Highway making all the stops. Probably best in October for foliage, but then there's a bunch of tourists around...

Heck, how about "easy waterfalls of New Hampshire" - again with a 15-person van, we could probably hit 6 or 8 waterfalls that are all within 5 or 10 minutes of the road. And there'd be other stuff to see, too. It would be a long day - the first waterfall is probably 2.5 hours north of Boston....

There's the "Cape Ann" tour around Manchester, Gloucester, and Rockport. I posted a map of it a while back in this thread.... Lotsa cool places to stop.


I'm running out of ideas....

I still like the SnowCat idea. That would be great but I'd be up for the waterfall tour, too.

[egaertner]

I noticed someone mentioned Diana's Baths a few posts ago. I was shooting there last summer. Definitely a good place to go, lots of little falls that all look different.

http://www.ecgphotography.com/img/v0/p582956963-4.jpg

[Becca]

You ever find the best scenery EVER, and the sunset is just right, the low tide is just right and the clouds are just right. You drive 30 minutes to get there at just the RIGHT moment... and






Forget your mother effing CF Cards!

Been there, done that.... :o Thank goodness there was a Wal-mart nearby so I could buy an overpriced, lower quality CF card to get me through the day... :rolleyes:

[Scottes]

I noticed someone mentioned Diana's Baths a few posts ago. I was shooting there last summer. Definitely a good place to go, lots of little falls that all look different.
Yes, one could spend several hours at Diana's! The difficult thing for a group would be staying out of others' shots!

I went a couple years ago:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=48732&highlight=baths
It's hard to believe that all these differing falls exist within a 200x100-foot area.

[donlavange]

By the way, the most memorable part of the trip in Boston Harbor was as we approached Boston Light. I made a few with my 70-200 @ the long end and then figuring "This is the High Point" because, I had never been near Boston Light gefore. I grabbed my 5d WITH my only CPOL filter and framed some nice shots and fired away.

As we motored away, I looked down to see how many shots I had taken and note NO count!!! Opened my card door. EMPTY!!! How frikkin dumb is that, DUH? Somehow that useless CFn for "Shoot W/O card" got turned on! What a useless option!

What a useless brain I have. My eyes are going, my reflexes are going and now my brain is gone! However, I am up for the next one.

[donlavange]

How long does the boat to to Provincetown take? Could that be made onto a day trip? Photo ops from the boat, and then in P'town and return

[Scottes]

How long does the boat to to Provincetown take? Could that be made onto a day trip? Photo ops from the boat, and then in P'town and return
90 minutes.
http://www.baystatecruisecompany.com/

[symbolphoto]

By the way, the most memorable part of the trip in Boston Harbor was as we approached Boston Light. I made a few with my 70-200 @ the long end and then figuring "This is the High Point" because, I had never been near Boston Light gefore. I grabbed my 5d WITH my only CPOL filter and framed some nice shots and fired away.

As we motored away, I looked down to see how many shots I had taken and note NO count!!! Opened my card door. EMPTY!!! How frikkin dumb is that, DUH? Somehow that useless CFn for "Shoot W/O card" got turned on! What a useless option!

What a useless brain I have. My eyes are going, my reflexes are going and now my brain is gone! However, I am up for the next one.


Hey at least you BROUGHT YOUR DAM CF Cards......

I had this PERFECT shot setup yesterday, and i forgot my CF cards. What's my excuse??

Don't answer that.

[GMACK24]

90 minutes.
http://www.baystatecruisecompany.com/

and a tad cheaper than our recent trip round Boston Harbor hmmmmm

[BBrat]

Actually they all sound pretty good to me. I would be game for most anything.

[Scottes]

and a tad cheaper than our recent trip round Boston Harbor hmmmmm
And *boring* for almost all of it. 90 minutes each way, with perhaps 20 minutes within the islands, straight shot through the harbor and basically as far away from everything as possible.

If you want something "similar" to our trip then check out the Sunset Cruise at http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/h_sunset_main.html
This is probably the most scenic of the Boston Harbor cruises. Bring a decently long lens though, as they don't intend to get close to much. I highly doubt you'll t see the lighthouse or cruise ship or Zakim or Tobin... But it is a nice trip.

[Scottes]

This could be an interesting trip. 5 hour Lighthouse cruise, $55.
http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/h_spec_light.html

[yoyoboy]

If you want something "similar" to our trip then check out the Sunset Cruise at http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/h_sunset_main.html
This is probably the most scenic of the Boston Harbor cruises. Bring a decently long lens though, as they don't intend to get close to much. I highly doubt you'll t see the lighthouse or cruise ship or Zakim or Tobin... But it is a nice trip.

Those are the same people going thru our race courses every 5 mins trying to run over my kids ( I coach a sailing team)

[donlavange]

This could be an interesting trip. 5 hour Lighthouse cruise, $55.
http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/h_spec_light.html

I like the Snow Cat thing, The Falls. . . anything. Hey. . . . anyone know where there are a lot of Sunflowers coming up. Usually around this time of year, I see some stunning fields of Sunflowers!

[symbolphoto]

I like the Snow Cat thing, The Falls. . . anything. Hey. . . . anyone know where there are a lot of Sunflowers coming up. Usually around this time of year, I see some stunning fields of Sunflowers!

Ditto on the snowcat thing. Sound interesting for sure.

Field of sunflowers? Don, if i you find it, you better let me know! :)

[HoRnYTuRbO]

"Codzilla roams the ocean with 2800 horsepower" has anyone seen this boat? and whats a snowcat? isnt that like a mini bulldozer for grooming the snow covered trails?

[Becca]

A snowcat is an enclosed vehicle on tracks .... kinda like a big enclosed snowmobile.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowcat

[HoRnYTuRbO]

LOL... going back a page or 2 i found out u guys wanted to do that in NOV, im like what would we do with that during the summer. HAHAHHAH.... one of my friend got pulled out of a trail in NH with a snowcat he though he could follow my jeep anywhere... crazy toyota drivers

[Scottes]

"Codzilla roams the ocean with 2800 horsepower" has anyone seen this boat?
The page says it's a VERY wet ride at high speeds. Not a photographic tour...

[HoRnYTuRbO]

there goes a reason to buy a waterproof case =) j/k
how about Manchester by the sea sunset meet? i missed the last time u guys went up there.

-Vinny

[donlavange]

Ditto on the snowcat thing. Sound interesting for sure.

Field of sunflowers? Don, if i you find it, you better let me know! :)

How much lead time do you need? I could always make the images and now that I can Post (thanks to Greg & Scott), I can post images with a map for you. LOL

[wildcard1257]

If anyone does put together a walking tour or garage tour (day or night) of Boston, let me know please. I'm in CT but it's only about 50 minutes drive for me. I'd love to do it as I missed the last one.
Gloucester, Cape Ann area is fine as well.

[CyberDyneSystems]

...Opened my card door. EMPTY!!! How frikkin dumb is that, DUH? Somehow that useless CFn for "Shoot W/O card" got turned on! What a useless option!

Wow that sucks! :(

I think the shoot without card "option" is default (if I recall correctly) which makes it an even more silly option. You actually have to turn that one off. ???

[donlavange]

If anyone in this area is interested in shooting some Sunflowers, there are a few fields in Griswold, CT. I made these this morning. The first image is of the much smaller field, but much more than you see here. The plants are also more mature and the plants are passing their peak.

The second field is also just at its peak and most plants are straight and prim! There are about 300,000 plants here and they are grown to attract people to come to the Farm Ice Cream Stand and buy a tee Shirt or a Bouquet to Support the "Make a Wish" Foundation.

See them between today and next weekend (July 21 to 28, 2007) or you will have to wait another year. Anyone wants company, I will be glad to go again!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/865462659_b933457160_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1054/865462629_78de4036f5_b.jpg

Did I say, "I would go again?"

[symbolphoto]

Hey Don, sorry i missed your emails... I was out taking these;

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/random/hull3.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/random/hull4.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/random/flagbackground.jpg

However i'd love to go tommorow, Not sure if you'd like to go twice in 2 days... but next weekend is impossible for me. Let me know, i can meet you on the way down...

-B

[donlavange]

Sure. When? I just posted another on Nature, Flowers forum. Can you call me 401-486-9501.

Looks like you were busy creating beauty!

[Scottes]

Brendan, the first two are awesome.

What a gorgeous day we had in Boston. I was running around the city doing some errands and kept glancing at the sky wishing I had my camera, but I was too busy to use it, really.

I hope we get those same clouds tomorrow - I'll be visiting someplace tomorrow.

[symbolphoto]

Hmm maybe in the morning... not sure what time you wake up... I'd say around 11am-ish? Or a tad earlier... let me know.

[donlavange]

Hmm maybe in the morning... not sure what time you wake up... I'd say around 11am-ish? Or a tad earlier... let me know.

Anytime!

[donlavange]

I am going to run to store so cell above is best way to reach me! Should not be more that 30 minutes!

I think mid-day will be crowded, By doing what we did yesterday, in essence getting there before it "opened" so no one was there to restrict our movements. We walked up a road in the smaller field that had a sign "do not enter, tractor road". I think they run hayrides and may restrict people mid day from ths area.

But there are many spots ourund the periphery from which to shoot!

[symbolphoto]

Well Don was nice enough to host me and the GF, very very beautiful place. Growing up in the city, i've never seen sunflowers like that. :)

http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/random/sunflower1.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/random/sunflower2.jpg
http://www.tuffguyphotography.com/random/sunflower5.jpg

[donlavange]

Lookin" Real good. Makes me want to go back! And get an ice dream. . . this time!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

nice stuff B! colors and DOF are awesome and the first one makes me think of summer when i see it

[BBrat]

great shots Brendan!! great colors. looks like a great spot.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

B or don.. was this in RI or in Ma?

[symbolphoto]

Connecticut. Buttonwood farms...

http://www.buttonwoodfarmicecream.com/

[donlavange]

I feel a little bad about this. Mumbles was closing in quietly to shoot it and I made a rustling noise and scared off the Butterfly and the Bee! Shees! I could get shot in Southie for less than that!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1054/886814033_37201e884c_b.jpg

[symbolphoto]

LOL... hey, i'm just glad one of us got it... Now THAT's a keeper... beautiful shot at just the right time... I have a picture of you knocking down like 10 plants to capture this, i'll post that tonight... lol. I'm too lazy to check the EXIF, was it at 105mm? You got so close you could have shot this at 24mm haha...

[donlavange]

LOL... hey, i'm just glad one of us got it... Now THAT's a keeper... beautiful shot at just the right time... I have a picture of you knocking down like 10 plants to capture this, i'll post that tonight... lol. I'm too lazy to check the EXIF, was it at 105mm? You got so close you could have shot this at 24mm haha...

All, I know is that it was f8 &1/500. The rest of the exif data is not there. It is a crop. I was in a hurry when I did this one and omitted the Shadow/Highlight check. I think it could use about 10-15 on the shadows because the bee is not very visible!

[HoRnYTuRbO]

I feel a little bad about this. Mumbles was closing in quietly to shoot it and I made a rustling noise and scared off the Butterfly and the Bee! Shees! I could get shot in Southie for less than that!



lol, B is getting soft :p prob his age ;)

Nice shot Don the butterfly is like icing on the cake :D

~Vinny

[donlavange]

Here is the last I will force upon you, I have so many and they all have a similar look! I will post two more, one of Mumbles and one of Suzette in the wagon sans Mumbles!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/891295896_a703306959_b.jpg

[Scottes]

Very nice shot Don!

[Becca]

Hello New Englanders! I ran across a possible opportunity for someone if you are interested. I met a nice young man (at Staples of all places!) who is a member of a band that is in the process of finishing up their first album and are looking for a photographer to do some promotional photos and a possible cover. I told him that I am not much of a "people" photographer but that I would pass on his information to others in the area. He did say that they didn't have a lot of money, so I wouldn't expect a huge paycheck out of it, but it might be worth it for the experience.

So... if you might be interested, send me a PM and I'll send you his email address. (I'd rather not post it in the open forum.)

[flyfisher]

Nice shots of the sunflowers. Brendon & Don.

We will try to make the next outing. hopefull it doesn't fall in between sept 11 to oct 18 as we won't be arround.

[donlavange]

Nice shots of the sunflowers. Brendon & Don.

We will try to make the next outing. hopefull it doesn't fall in between sept 11 to oct 18 as we won't be arround.

Re: Buttonwood Sunflowers:

I brought 2 of my Great Grandchildren this week for another look! Even on weekdays the crowds are there.

The close field is drying out and the large field with the wagon still looks peak. The kids were not interested in the flowers all that much, but the ice cream was a hit!

Have not reviewed the images as yet because I am working on another project. I will post anything, that is not a clone of the earlier images.

[jtsull]

Just noticed this thread and hit the subscribe.

[holland_patrick]

Oh OH i went friday.... Love the flowers.. man there is a ton of them...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/mystic/mystic-fram20070728_26.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/holland_patrick/2007/mystic/mystic-fram20070728_50.jpg

[symbolphoto]

I feel a little bad about this. Mumbles was closing in quietly to shoot it and I made a rustling noise and scared off the Butterfly and the Bee! Shees! I could get shot in Southie for less than that!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1054/886814033_37201e884c_b.jpg

Finally dug up the one with you taking it;

http://tuffguyphotography.com/random/donsunflower.jpg

[donlavange]

Finally dug up the one with you taking it;

http://tuffguyphotography.com/random/donsunflower.jpg

I guess, I can see , now, why he flew away! I think I better check myself for TICKS! LOL

Thanks!

[symbolphoto]

Ok now that we got Steve back online and we've picked up a few new folks... who'd be interested in a Boston night shoot again? Surely a lot of us have new gear... and wouldn't mind trying out some new things, so let's hear it!

[flyfisher]

We're game date's permitting. although this weekend will be in Nove Scotia.

[Scottes]

It depends for me, since we generally head to camp each weekend. So it's "probably not" for me.

[GMACK24]

well if it is during the week I am deff in but unfortunatly I cannot join up until sometime after nine o'clock as I work second shift. 1P - 9P
but if you guys are still out I would be more than happy to come join you.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

count me in

[donlavange]

Ok now that we got Steve back online and we've picked up a few new folks... who'd be interested in a Boston night shoot again? Surely a lot of us have new gear... and wouldn't mind trying out some new things, so let's hear it!

I am in!

[flyfisher]

well if it is during the week I am deff in but unfortunatly I cannot join up until sometime after nine o'clock as I work second shift. 1P - 9P
but if you guys are still out I would be more than happy to come join you.

Usually the nights shoots are barely getting started at nine

[BBrat]

sounds interesting...depends when? i could do it.

[symbolphoto]

How about the 10th-11th? Anyone can't make it those dates?

[flyfisher]

We could do the 10th 0r 11th.

[kpratte]

We could do the 10th 0r 11th.And I thought I get up early.

I could probably do those dates as well. Where do you guys plan on meeting up? Someplace easy to get to via car? :)

- Ken

[Scottes]

I won't know if I'll make it until the 8th or 9th.

[donlavange]

How about the 10th-11th? Anyone can't make it those dates?

I have my 24 year old Granddaughter, Melisssa, arriving from Utah for a week or 10 days, but she is here to see New England, So if she is ok and it doesn't impact an already scheduled event.

I think Aug 10 we may be in Rockland/Rockport Maine for a show. thought this maybe a weekday thing, but if not, I cetainly understand. After 9PM on 11th might be OK!

[symbolphoto]

So maybe the 11th, 9pm say the new convention center down by where we got the boat? It's a good central location with parking.

[BBrat]

i may be able to do the 11th? going out with friends but hope to be done before 9pm? will have a better idea around the 8th or 9th. i hope i can fit it in, sounds like alot of fun!!

[symbolphoto]

Yeah it's definitely worthwhile. We always run into something, be it a huge 7 alarm fire in sommerville, or a security lockdown near a biological lab...

We can hit the usual spots for some of the newer folk, and we'll hit some new spots for some of the others...

Some shots from previous outings here;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=127576&page=15

and;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=127576&page=14

[Scottes]

Speaking of that 7-Alarm Blaze, does anyone own a police scanner??

[symbolphoto]

Some bands are broadcast online... but to keep in the car, no. i don't.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

that weekend works for me.

kinda OT but does anyone fish for stripers around here? shore casting?

[kpratte]

So maybe the 11th, 9pm say the new convention center down by where we got the boat? It's a good central location with parking.I was hoping for a little earlier to get some sunsets.. http://www.superpages.com/cities/suntimes.cgi?MO=Aug&T=Boston&S=MA

- Ken

[GMACK24]

Can we shoot for the 10th ? ?
I would rather not come into Boston on the Weekend if I don't have to.
But if a Saturday works better for folks than that's fine.
Gotta check my weekend Schedule at home see if the 11th is free

[bluej511]

haha i'm still alive but been super busy, anything going on on any weekends i should know about?

I will be shooting with my kit lens, my 70-200F4 has been sold. Been real busy at work with 2 recalls in 2 month, been busy detailing, and now busy getting my motorcycle license haha.

Hope everyone is still around, don't know if you guys still remember me.

[flyfisher]

We could either the 10th or the 11th but if its the 10th it would have to be a little later as I would have to go home from work the drive into the city we would probably be able to make 8:30 on the 10th

We’re off to Nova Scotia in the morning so will check back on Monday to see if anything is going to happen.

[symbolphoto]

Ok gents, i'm going to go with the 11th. I think it's easier on everyone. Especially those that work all day on friday. Also, parking will be a bit easier on the weekend, at night at least down that way.

So let's say meet at the;

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210

Around 8:30pm. Sound ok?

You can use this for street parking again... NOTE: We aren't meeting at the star point!
http://www.brendanstewart.net/random/bostoncruisemap.jpg

[arthurgoh]

The Boston POTN chapter rides out again.

Count me in!

[symbolphoto]

Ha, welcome back Arthur! Some fantastic photos you took on your road trip! Hope it was worthwhile, it certainly looked that way.

[arthurgoh]

Thanks mumbles, I will never have another vacation that'll match this one. BTW I have to credit you for giving me the idea of the in-car long exposure :D

Did the cruise thingy happen? I haven't looked back over the previous pages to see if it went down.

[GMACK24]

ok the 11th it is.
I have to check with the wife. not sure if I can make this one but will sure try.

~ Greg

[kpratte]

Did the cruise thingy happen? I haven't looked back over the previous pages to see if it went down.Yup, go here for pics: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3551271#post3551271

- Ken

[arthurgoh]

Yup, go here for pics: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3551271#post3551271

- Ken

That looked like sheer fun. So many good shots too...

So is the 11th on?

[symbolphoto]

The 11th is on. Who's in on this? We should probably get a list so that we can plan ahead on how many cars to take...

[TheGlyph]

Hey guys,
Assume nothing comes up, I'd love to come, if this event is open to new comers such as myself!

Looking at some of your guys work it will be pretty far out of my league, but I'm sure I could learn a lot, if people don't mind.

[symbolphoto]

No sorry, we only allow expert level people.


hehe, Absolutely, in fact, we encourage everyone to come along. We are all at different levels and even if you were a veteran, there is always something to learn from someone... So i most certainly hope you come out. The other good benefit is that we usually let each other try each others gear, so if you were thinking about buying something, but weren't quite sure about it, but now you have the chance to try it out real quick, that's another great reason to come out.

Third is, Boston @ Night, you may find some new spots to bring your significant other. hehe...

So yeah, plenty of reasons for all levels to come along!

[BBrat]

Definately go if you can. Its a great group of people, my first was the boat trip of the harbour and i was hooked. not to mention the wife is happy 1.) get out of the house 2.) make new friends that share the same hobby 3.) i use my gear even more 4.) she encourages me in buying new stuff??? (this one smells fishy..she is up to something...)

I'll have a definate answer by Wednesday or Thursday the latest Brendan. I hope i can make it.

bottom line GO! you wont regret it.



Hey guys,
Assume nothing comes up, I'd love to come, if this event is open to new comers such as myself!

Looking at some of your guys work it will be pretty far out of my league, but I'm sure I could learn a lot, if people don't mind.

[BBrat]

OH yeah forgot...Welcome to the forum Glenn!



Hey guys,
Assume nothing comes up, I'd love to come, if this event is open to new comers such as myself!

Looking at some of your guys work it will be pretty far out of my league, but I'm sure I could learn a lot, if people don't mind.

[flyfisher]

Ok for the 11th at the normal meeting place.

See you guys then.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah and unlike some of our trips, this one is free! Considering the time we are meeting parking is almost always available... so whatever concerns you may have, don't. Oh yeah, and you can take the train to South Station and walk from there for some of you folks who prefer not to drive.

[bluej511]

This group sucks hahaha nah jk, idk if i'm going to be able to make this one but i think i have a few numbers in my phone i can call and see where you guys are.

[arthurgoh]

Hope you can join us Vic, sold away the 70-200?

[bluej511]

yea unfortunately, got back into detailing and made money from that but i seemed to have stepped away from photography,been so incredibly busy that i just haven't had time or the passion back.

Bought a motorcycle recently so i might start traveling with that on weekends and bring the camera with me.

[symbolphoto]

bbrat, blonde, damansidhu, hornyturbo, DonLavange ? You guys in?

[damansidhu]

bbrat, blonde, damansidhu, hornyturbo, DonLavange ? You guys in?
Hey Brendan,
Though we haven't met i have great admiration for your cityscapes of Boston.. would have loved to finally make it after such a long time to this meet but i have a cousin visiting from out of town and would probably be showing him around this weekend. I'll definetly try to make it to the next meetup.
Cheers!
Daman

[donlavange]

bbrat, blonde, damansidhu, hornyturbo, DonLavange ? You guys in?

I think I am! I noted "usual" time and place, but have not a clue when and where that is. LOL.

We are going to be in Maine and returning Saturday Evening so the and ability to get a room under the price of a 50mm f1.2 will be a factor.

I am sure Pauline will want to rest. I am hoping my 24 year old Grandaughter Melissa from Utah will join us. She can have my 20D or whatever. I think seeing some of Boston this way will be great for her!

Here's hoping it all works out!

[GMACK24]

Well turns out my cousin needed his camera back so I am out.
Plus like I said I was kinda hoping for the 10th as I am in Boston daily and just can't justify spending the cash on gas to drive in on a day I am not here.
Hope to maybe get in on another night shoot in the Fall perhaps when I get a new camera.
So for the moment I am cameraless. I might have a chance to get a hand me down point and shoot from my future brother in law. Just gotta talk to him about it.
Also gonna check out Ebay see what they have to offer.
Although I was pretty happy with the Canon Powershot G2. Had a lot more options than my Olympus could ever offer. I will never buy an Olympus or Fuji again.
Live and learn as they say.
Anyone have a spare Canon they want to part with ?

[bluej511]

i have a minolta film SLR with a Tamron 80-210 lens if your interested in buying lens lol comes with a kit lens as well.

[arthurgoh]

Well turns out my cousin needed his camera back so I am out.
Plus like I said I was kinda hoping for the 10th as I am in Boston daily and just can't justify spending the cash on gas to drive in on a day I am not here.
Hope to maybe get in on another night shoot in the Fall perhaps when I get a new camera.
So for the moment I am cameraless. I might have a chance to get a hand me down point and shoot from my future brother in law. Just gotta talk to him about it.
Also gonna check out Ebay see what they have to offer.
Although I was pretty happy with the Canon Powershot G2. Had a lot more options than my Olympus could ever offer. I will never buy an Olympus or Fuji again.
Live and learn as they say.
Anyone have a spare Canon they want to part with ?

If you decide to show, I have a 20D body you can use. You have lenses though right?

[egaertner]

Third is, Boston @ Night, you may find some new spots to bring your significant other. hehe...

So yeah, plenty of reasons for all levels to come along!

Hahaha, this is awesome motivation to bring in some guys. I thought about driving up from the cape and joining you guys for this, but my significant other is flying in to visit that night, so I'll be preoccupied. Maybe another time during the fall...


Hey guys,
Assume nothing comes up, I'd love to come, if this event is open to new comers such as myself!

Looking at some of your guys work it will be pretty far out of my league, but I'm sure I could learn a lot, if people don't mind.

Any chance your last name is Black?

[GMACK24]

If you decide to show, I have a 20D body you can use. You have lenses though right?

nah no lenses either : - (

but thanks for the offer.
It is greatly appreciated.
Again I hope to go in the Fall when things quiet down a bit.
I am busy as heck with my twins who are two and a half and finding free time is a hard thing to do ha ha ha

Thanks again !
Have fun guys !

[kpratte]

bbrat, blonde, damansidhu, hornyturbo, DonLavange ? You guys in?B - put me down. I need a little de-stressing from work, so this should be good. Is the plan to drive around the town after meeting up?

- Ken

[symbolphoto]

Well we have a decent group so far...

Ken, yeah we typically take off from the meeting spot. Find 2 suitable cars (Mine will probably be one), and drive around different parts of the city. I have a few spots i'd love to hit again like a certain parking garage roof near fanueil hall, and some near the wharfs, 1 or 2 spots near copley etc..

We make occasional trips back to the meeting point in case people want to leave or get too tired... a few of us have stayed out until 4-5am in the past. Yes, 4-5 am. :) But most do drop off about 12-1am.

[symbolphoto]

I think I am! I noted "usual" time and place, but have not a clue when and where that is. LOL.


Here you go;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3661645&postcount=1289


You better make it!

[kpratte]

Hey B PM me you cell number just in case..

On the 12th we get this too:
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/070803_ns_meteors.html

- Ken

[donlavange]

Here you go;
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3661645&postcount=1289


You better make it!

You just want to see my Grand Daughter! Hey this just happens to be the place where the Bos Cruise boat was moored?

[Scottes]

Well we have a decent group so far...
...
I have a few spots i'd love to hit again like a certain parking garage roof near fanueil hall, and some near the wharfs, 1 or 2 spots near copley etc..

We make occasional trips back to the meeting point in case people want to leave or get too tired... a few of us have stayed out until 4-5am in the past. Yes, 4-5 am. :) But most do drop off about 12-1am.
I'm doubting that I'll make it...

The Fanueil Hall garage was one of the best. The Charles locks, under the Zakim, might also be cool late at night.

But where any spots near Copley worthwhile? The Mother Church is good, as always. Don't forget the garage overlooking Mass Ave? where you & I were on the outside staircase. Great spot.

That garage, and the one in Copley, and the one by South Station would all be cool if you had a stepladder. Or a truck that you could get on the roof.


4-5AM? ? ? Why, who would be crazy enough to do that? ?
:-)

[donlavange]

I'm doubting that I'll make it...

The Fanueil Hall garage was one of the best. The Charles locks, under the Zakim, might also be cool late at night.

But where any spots near Copley worthwhile? The Mother Church is good, as always. Don't forget the garage overlooking Mass Ave? where you & I were on the outside staircase. Great spot.

That garage, and the one in Copley, and the one by South Station would all be cool if you had a stepladder. Or a truck that you could get on the roof.


4-5AM? ? ? Why, who would be crazy enough to do that? ?
:-)
Are we walking all of this? Or bringing cars? Walking it all cuts what you can comfortably carry??

[Scottes]

You be driving long distances, but there will be some walking, probably never more than 1/4 mile at a time.

[symbolphoto]

Yeah we hardly walk... mostly driving to spots and walk very short distances.

Don, we are meeting at the new Convention Center.

Scottes, too bad, the 10-22 i'm sure is dying to be exercised around the city. Camp is goign to die without you, i still suggest you come out.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

bbrat, blonde, damansidhu, hornyturbo, DonLavange ? You guys in?

I'll be fishing up at Plum island friday and sat night.. i NEED to get a 40 lb'er by the end of the season, or lose big bucks to my a##hole (a#@#hole) brother :D

[Scottes]

Scottes, too bad, the 10-22 i'm sure is dying to be exercised around the city. Camp is goign to die without you, i still suggest you come out.
I know, I know. But I missed 3 weeks in a row at camp, mainly due to shooting (Newport & Boston Harbor) and I need my tan.

Besides, I like fall shooting, on cool clear nights. I hate hazy city shots, so I'll wait for the humidity to drop.

[BBrat]

bbrat, blonde, damansidhu, hornyturbo, DonLavange ? You guys in?


unfortunately i wont be able to shake the company i will be with on saturday night. so i'll have to pass this time. i am really bummed!!:cry:

Brendan you get your package ok?

[TheGlyph]

Any chance your last name is Black?

Yes sir it is. Do I know you?


Looks like I'll be coming. Look forward to meeting you all.

[symbolphoto]

ok so we have;

mumbles
flyfisher
donlavange
theglyph
arthurgoh
kpratte
bbrat

and most likely Blonde and Wrc_obsessed. Did i miss anyone?

[kpratte]

ok so we have;

mumbles
flyfisher
donlavange
theglyph
arthurgoh

and most likely Blonde and Wrc_obsessed. Did i miss anyone?I guess you don't want me to go, eh? ;)

- Ken

[egaertner]

Yes sir it is. Do I know you?

You could say that, the names Eric. Was in a few classes with you last semester.

[BBrat]

well i guess the company i was going to be with this weekend just canceled. so if theres room and its not too late to change from no to YES. count me in then.

Brendan meeting in front of the center, not where the boat was docked, if i remember correctly?

thanks!:)

[BBrat]

just read some more its the convention center, not where the boat was. got it....duh

[symbolphoto]

Yeah, here at 8:30pm;

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210

[BBrat]

Yeah, here at 8:30pm;

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210


got it, thanks Brendan.

where do most recommend to park that night?

[Scottes]

There will be plenty of street parking as long as the Convention Center doesn't have an event going that night.

[BBrat]

There will be plenty of street parking as long as the Convention Center doesn't have an event going that night.

Thanks Scott.:)

[bcbenson2]

I hope to be able to make it on Saturday night along with a friend, I should be able to confirm by tomorrow night.

Brian

[symbolphoto]

Cool..we gots a good amount now..

[flyfisher]

Brendon,
Looks like it's still on see you tomorrow night.

[Scottes]

It looks like I'll make it after all. The wife didn't want to go to camp, and it should be a damned nice night - maybe a little cool for this time of year, but much warmer than we usually have for these night shoots.

See you guys at 8:30.

[bcbenson2]

I'll be there!

Looking forward to this, it will be my first POTN outing!

Brian

[symbolphoto]

Hey folks, tonight is looking fantastic. Not too hot, no haze, and there is plenty going on in the city... I found a coulpe of new spots for you regulars too. Let's just say that we'll be going north of the border to get there :)

[GMACK24]

What no pictures yet ? ?
ha ha just kidding. I hope you guys are having a fun time.

[TheGlyph]

I searched for you guys from 8-845... Couldn't find anyone...

Guess it wasent meant to be.

[Scottes]

Bummer, we were there until 8:50. There were 8 of us across the street from the convention center at 415 Summer St. There were no other cars besides ours, and we all had camera bags and tripods, so we should have been easy to spot...

[flyfisher]

Scott,

Noticed that you had a headlight out on the passenger side

[Scottes]

Thanks Steve. That explains some things..

[flyfisher]

OK Brendon here's a couple from last night

[donlavange]

My apologies for signing up and not making it. We left Camden, Maine in what I thought would be time enough, but ran into traffic and more. It was about an hour late when we got to our hotel! So sorry we missed it all. (not to mention the wasted hotel $).

[arthurgoh]

Couple from last night

[arthurgoh]

Don & Glenn, pity both of you missed our troupe. It was quite the eventful night; we nearly had a fire, were kicked out of a parking garage for having too many tripods, and I was chased by a skunk.

For someone who had never seen a skunk before, it was a big deal :D